Revolutionary War Study Guide Crossword

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
International player and major colonial leader.
American victory in Canada?
What area were the colonists hoping to turn into the 14th colony?
What was the name of a frontier leader who led the Green Mountain Boys?
What commander created a new breed of soldiers, frontier fighters?
What battle had 45 British ships, and 350 on the way? This battle was also an American defeat. The Battle of __________.
Who trained troops on the importance of discipline, order, and hygiene?
What was the name of the colonial winter camp used in 1777?
What were the acts Britain enforced on the colonists that sparked rage? The ____________________ Acts
Colonial rebellion that took place in Boston Harbor?
This disease caused suffering for both British and Colonial troops.
Committed treason against America. Tried to help the British take control of West Point?
What was the name of the prison ship that held prisoners from the battle in the city of New York?
What was the draft of the Declaration of Independence sent to the king, hoping to avoid war, called?
Wrote "Common Sense", urging colonists to use their brains.
What were people in support of the king called?
If the colonists lost this location to the British, America would have lost the war.
What document was written to give colonists the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
A military general working as a spy for Benedict Arnold.
Enlisted at the age of 15 to fight for 6 months. Ended up fighting through the entire war. He provided the only completely autobiography of a Continental Soldier.
This battle was a major American victory due to a new army, naval support, and spies. The defeat of the British at this battle led to the start of negotiations for Britain to leave America.
Urged women's roles in the war, and pushed for women's rights.
What country entered the war in 1778?
What were people in favor of independence from Britain called?